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1. Tile Roof Installation:! * Solar Roof Fan have a different base plate and ventilation opening size.

Materials Needed: Silicone Sealant Liquid Nails Approx 4mtr of 300mm flashing Pliers Roofing screws Cordless Drill Masking Tape Box Cutters Flashing Approx 2.

However as there are variances in the different styles and sizes of tiles, this may need to be adjusted.

Place the solar fan over the opening that is created by the removal of the 4 roofing tiles.

1 1. Tile Roof Installation:! * Solar Roof Fan have a different base plate and ventilation opening size. This will require different measurements and allowances to those shown as pictures. Materials Needed: Silicone Sealant Liquid Nails Approx 4mtr of 300mm flashing Pliers Roofing screws Cordless Drill Masking Tape Box Cutters Flashing Approx 2.5mtr of 35mm x 70mm pine Fig 10.1 Fig 10.2 Remove 4 x tiles and slide up the two top tiles. This should allow enough opening for installation. However as there are variances in the different styles and sizes of tiles, this may need to be adjusted. Prior to taking the solar fan onto the roof, make a cardboard cut out to cover the solar panel so that the fan does not activate during the installation process. Place the solar fan over the opening that is created by the removal of the 4 roofing tiles. You can temporarily hold it in place by securing a strap thru the centre top hole in the base place to the exposed batten. Fig 10.3 Fig 10.4 Mark a line on the tiles showing the outside edge of the solar fan base plate. This will show you the outline of the base plate when the solar fan is temporarily removed. Ideally the solar fan base plate should have equal over hang on each side. The top of the base plate will line up with the bottom of the row of tiles where you have previously slide them up from.

Blue lines show the tape markings on the tiles showing the outline of the base plate.

supporting braces you will require. These 2 x braces will mount on top of the trusses.

These braces will provide an incredibly strong and convenient securing point for the

Fig 10.5 Fig 10.6 Fig 10.7 (Picture Fig 10.

This brace will later have the shorter 3rd brace screwed on top of it as shown in

7) Screw a timber brace across the rafter at the top along the line of the tiles at the

2 Blue lines show the tape markings on the tiles showing the outline of the base plate. The base plate location is marked for illustration by the dotted red lines. (Picture Fig10.5) You will need to measure the distance between the rafters for the 2 x timber supporting braces you will require. These 2 x braces will mount on top of the trusses. A 3rd brace will be the width of the opening of the tiles at the bottom. These braces will provide an incredibly strong and convenient securing point for the solar fan base plate. They will most likely require 35 x 70mm pine for most tile roofs. Fig 10.5 Fig 10.6 Fig 10.7 (Picture Fig 10.6) Screw a timber brace across the rafters at the bottom of the opening. This brace will later have the shorter 3rd brace screwed on top of it as shown in Picture 8 & 9. (Picture Fig10.7) Screw a timber brace across the rafter at the top along the line of the tiles at the top as if they had been slid back down. This will be used to secure the top of the solar fan base plate. Fig 10.8 Fig 10.9 (Picture Fig10.8 & 9) Screw the shorter 3rd brace on top of the bottom brace. This should fit inside the opening of the tiles. The bottom of the base plate will sit on this for securing later. Fig Fig 10.11

Fig 10.10 Now that the supporting braces are installed, mark the tiles with additional tape to show where the timber is located.

11 Place a generous amount of silicone along the top of the tile surface within the area that the solar fan base will cover. This only needs to be on the high point of the tile.

Be sure to place it back evenly inside the taped lines you have previously marked.

Be sure not to screw the base plate down too far as you don't want the base plate to bow or bend down. Fig 10.14 Fig 10.

3 Fig Now that the supporting braces are installed, mark the tiles with additional tape to show where the timber is located. This will aid you when it comes time to screw the solar fan base to the supporting timber braces. Just mark the bottom timber brace horizontally and vertically. Fig Place a generous amount of silicone along the top of the tile surface within the area that the solar fan base will cover. This only needs to be on the high point of the tile. Also place a generous amount of silicone across the bottom timber brace. Fig Fig Place the solar fan into its final location. Be sure to place it back evenly inside the taped lines you have previously marked. Secure the solar fan initially by screwing the base at the center point hole at the top of the base plate to the top timber brace in line with the bottom of the above tile line. Be sure not to screw the base plate down too far as you don't want the base plate to bow or bend down. Fig Fig Using the tape markers, you previously placed on the tiles showing the location of the bottom timber brace, drill thru the base plate securing a mounting screw into the timber support brace. Again avoid screwing down too far as this can cause the solar fan base plate to bow down. Do the same on the other side at the bottom. Finalize the securing process by adding two more securing screws at the top, either side of the center securing screw that is already in place. Again avoid securing the screw down too hard as it may crack the tile or cause the solar fan base plate to bow or bend down.

braces. 3 across the top and 2 across the bottom.

You can now remove the tape from the tiles. Slide the tiles back down.

There are many types of flashing that can be used. Including: 1.

Aluminum In this instance adhesive backed flashing has been used.

4 Fig Fig You will have 5 securing screws now fastened to the supporting timber braces. 3 across the top and 2 across the bottom. The solar fan is now secured for High Wind areas. You can now remove the tape from the tiles. Slide the tiles back down. They should line up with the top of the solar fan base plate. Fig Fig The final stage is to fasten the flashing to the solar fan base plate. There are many types of flashing that can be used. Including: 1. Adhesive backed 2. Aluminum In this instance adhesive backed flashing has been used. If you are using non adhesive aluminum flashing, be sure to secure it with liquid nails to the tiles. The first piece of flashing to install is the piece at the bottom of the solar fan base plate. The flashing needs to be wide enough to overlap the pieces that will be placed down either side. Peel the back off the flashing. Fig Fig 10.21

The flashing attached to the bottom of the solar fan base and tiles.

and tiles. Conform to the shape of Fig 10.24 Fig 10.

flashing at the top of the solar fan base.

5 The flashing attached to the bottom of the solar fan base and tiles. The flashing should conform with the shape of the tiles as much as possible. The side flashing should be applied and conformed to the shape of the tiles. Fig Fig Attach the other side piece of flashing and conform to the shape of the tiles. Finally attach the last flashing to the top of the solar fan base plate and tiles. Conform to the shape of the tiles. Fig Fig Seal the joins in the tile, with silicone, that intersect with the flashing at the top of the solar fan base. This will reduce the likelihood of water running under the flashing at this point. Now that the flashing is complete, you need to run a seal of silicone along all the edges of the flashing including any overlapping points. Fig Fig Continue sealing all edges and overlaps with silicone until complete.

Installation Manual. This installation is for the Odyssey H1800 Series Ventilation System.

Installation Manual. This installation is for the Odyssey H1800 Series Ventilation System. Installation Manual This installation is for the Odyssey H1800 Series Ventilation System. This installation is limited to roofs with pitches between 3 and 35. This instruction assumes that there is a power